Juniors: Guide to Graduation & College Readiness

1. Juniors: Get Ready for Graduation! 2014 - 2015

2. what are the Graduation Requirements ? • 22 credits • English 1-8 4 credits • 4 years of Math (Geometry) 4 credits • 3 years of Science (Bio) 3 credits • World History, US History, Government/Econ 3 credits • 1 year-Fine Arts/CTE 1 credit • Health ½ credit • Electives 6½ credits

3. What are the recommendations for ANY student going to ANY college or apprenticeship program after high school graduation ? 1 Year Fine Arts 2 Years Nothing after high school is FREE! Prepare NOW for college classes! World Language 3 Years Science 4 Years English & Math

4. Getting into ASU/NAU,UA …continued 3.0 GPA Top 25% of your class OR you need... A good SAT or ACT Score

5. ? Take the ACT Why TGB Juniors will take the ACT this coming April (2014) Out-of-state universities may require specific tests – be sure to check! If you are an “underachiever” (low GPA, but smart), a national standardized test can work for you, since you are being compared to students nationwide. Take advantage of the opportunity by preparing for the test. scholarships & university class placement...

6. What about Scores??? • Top score for ACT is 36 • Acceptable score for ACT is 22 Good News!! If get the score of a 16 or better in Math or the Reading portion of the ACT, it can count for your AIMS!

7. Review Questions • How many credits do you need to graduate? • What are the three major state universities in Arizona? • How is the ACT exam different from the AIMS test?

8. PHOENIX UNION #210 HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Student Name Student ID Grade Gender Birth Place Date of Birth Parent/Guardian Understanding your transcript School Name Address Tel: Fax Counselor: Enter date: 08/09/05 Leave date: .500 means 1/2 credit Crs. ID Course Title Grd Credit GPA SUMMARY METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 09 6/2004 5249000 Enrchsmnr 1 B .500 METRO TECH , PHX AZ Grd 10 12/2005 Academic GPA : 3.20 Cmp: 0.500 Total GPA: 3.0 420300 Eng 3 B .500 Total GPA : 3.20 501300 Career Exp 1 A .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 09 12/2004 533100 Geom 1 C .500 4011000 B & C 1 A .500 571100 Biology 1 B .500 4031000 Draw/Paint1 A .500 581100 World 1 B .500 4201000 Eng 1 B .500 551500 L. Spts 1 A . 500 4831000 Spn For NS B .500 5321000 Alg 1 C .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 10 5/2006 5737000 Phy Sci 1 A .500 420400 Eng 4 B .500 Cmp:3.000 Total GPA: 3.33 501400 Career Exp 2 A .500 533200 Geom 2 C .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 09 05/2005 571200 Biology 2 B .500 4142000 B & C 2 A .500 581200 World 2 C .500 4032000 Draw/Paint2 A .500 551600 L. Spts 2 A .500 4202000 Eng 2 B .500 4832000 Spn For NS 2 B .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 11 12/2006 5322000 Alg 2 B .500 420500 Eng 5 A .500 5738000 Phy Sci 2 B .500 608500 Fashion 1 A .500 Cmp 3.0 Total GPA: 3.33 582100 US/AZ 1 B .500 534100 Alg 3 B .500 572100 Chem 1 C .500 This is the GPA for all classes you’vetaken this is the GPA for all the classes you've taken This is your semester Grade Point Average Comments Shot record

9. PHOENIX UNION #210 HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Student Name Student ID Grade Gender Birth Place Date of Birth Parent/Guardian Understanding your transcript School Name Address Tel: Fax Counselor: Enter date: 08/09/05 Leave date: Crs. ID Course Title Grd Credit GPA SUMMARY METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 09 6/2004 5249000 Enrchsmnr 1 B .500 METRO TECH , PHX AZ Grd 10 12/2005 Academic GPA : 3.20 Cmp: 0.500 Total GPA: 3.0 420300 Eng 3 B .500 Total GPA : 3.20 501300 Career Exp 1 A .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 09 12/2004 533100 Geom 1 C .500 4011000 B & C 1 A .500 571100 Biology 1 B .500 4031000 Draw/Paint1 A .500 581100 World 1 B .500 4201000 Eng 1 B .500 551500 L. Spts 1 A . 500 4831000 Spn For NS B .500 5321000 Alg 1 C .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 10 5/2006 5737000 Phy Sci 1 A .500 420400 Eng 4 B .500 Cmp:3.000 Total GPA: 3.33 501400 Career Exp 2 A .500 533200 Geom 2 C .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 09 05/2005 571200 Biology 2 B .500 4142000 B & C 2 A .500 581200 World 2 C .500 4032000 Draw/Paint2 A .500 551600 L. Spts 2 A .500 4202000 Eng 2 B .500 4832000 Spn For NS 2 B .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 11 12/2006 5322000 Alg 2 B .500 420500 Eng 5 A .500 5738000 Phy Sci 2 B .500 608500 Fashion 1 A .500 Cmp 3.0 Total GPA: 3.33 582100 US/AZ 1 B .500 534100 Alg 3 B .500 572100 Chem 1 C .500 How do you figure GPA? every grade = points.. A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1... you add up all the points and divide by the number of classes you have taken Honors grades are one point more (except D's) Comments Shot record

10. PHOENIX UNION #210 HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Student Name Student ID Grade Gender Birth Place Date of Birth Parent/Guardian School Name Address Tel: Fax Counselor: Understanding your transcript Enter date: 08/09/05 Leave date: Crs. ID Course Title Grd Credit GPA SUMMARY METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 09 6/2004 5249000 Enrchsmnr 1 B .500 METRO TECH , PHX AZ Grd 10 12/2005 Academic GPA : 3.20 Cmp: 0.500 Total GPA: 3.0 420300 Eng 3 B .500 Total GPA : 3.20 501300 Career Exp 1 A .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 09 12/2004 533100 Geom 1 C .500 Class rank is ____ out 4011000 B & C 1 A .500 571100 Biology 1 B .500 of 313 4031000 Draw/Paint1 A .500 581100 World 1 B .500 4201000 Eng 1 B .500 551500 L. Spts 1 A . 500 4831000 Spn For NS B .500 5321000 Alg 1 C .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 10 5/2006 5737000 Phy Sci 1 A .500 420400 Eng 4 B .500 Cmp:3.000 Total GPA: 3.33 501400 Career Exp 2 A .500 533200 Geom 2 C .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 09 05/2005 571200 Biology 2 B .500 4142000 B & C 2 A .500 581200 World 2 C .500 4032000 Draw/Paint2 A .500 551600 L. Spts 2 A .500 4202000 Eng 2 B .500 4832000 Spn For NS 2 B .500 METRO TECH, PHX AZ Grd 11 12/2006 5322000 Alg 2 B .500 420500 Eng 5 A .500 5738000 Phy Sci 2 B .500 608500 Fashion 1 A .500 Cmp 3.0 Total GPA: 3.33 582100 US/AZ 1 B .500 534100 Alg 3 B .500 572100 Chem 1 C .500 rank is important for scholarships & university admittance Comments Shot record

11. Math and Science why? Research shows “the highest level of mathematics you study has the strongest influence on Bachelor’s degree completion” For females- taking more high school math increases your future wages and the chance that you will enter a technical or non-traditional field

12. The following slide is taken from collegeboard.com from a research paper titled “Education Pays”. More education means more money

13. Review Questions • What does GPA stand for? • What is your class rank? • Why do women have an advantage in a technical field if they’re good in math? • Research has shown that the more educated you become, the __________________________.

14. Behind in Credits?? • Attend summer school • Take an Evening school class • Or check with your counselor for other options

15. AIMS!!! • Must “meet” in all three areas to graduate: Writing, Reading, Math • Can retake to exceed • Take advantage of AIMS tutoring • Visit AZ Department of Education website: AIMS Information Center • See your counselor for more information about tutoring, augmentation or Regents Scholarship

16. Questions to think about.... • What are my after high school plans for continuing my education? • What is an AA, BA, MA, PhD? • How do I apply for scholarships? What are “scams”? • How do I apply for college? • What college should I go to? • I don’t have $$, how can I learn about financial aid? • How important is community service? • Am I interested in Summer Programs?

17. Community Service • If you are interested in scholarships… • Start working on community service hours • Phoenix Parks and Recreation • Hospitals • Red Cross • Public Library • Churches/ Synagogues • Food banks • St. Vincent De Paul • Humane Society TOP, HTIN, SADD, INTERACT are all clubs here at TGB who do tons of community service!

18. What’s the difference? Community College Less Expensive $ Smaller Classes A variety of options: Certificates, Associate’s Degrees, University Transfer Programs Not-for-profit school State University More expensive $$ Core classes could be bigger Entrance requirements are more rigorous. Bachelor’s Degrees, Master’s Degrees, Doctorates Not-for-profit school you take program- related classes only Private vocational training Most expensive; major commitment for a period of time Private Colleges-some are accredited universities Most expensive; check on prices and financial aid

19. Comparing Costs- Estimated

20. Comparing Costs- Estimated

21. Financial Aid Resources • Free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) –apply to receive grants (free money), loans (money that is borrowed and must be paid back), or work study(money paid to student for work done on campus) • Fill out FAFSA January 1st of Senior Year • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Apply for pin • www.pin.ed.gov

22. How do I pay for college? Scholarships Financial Aid: Grants Student Loans Work Study You or your parents pay Use the Financial Aid sort in AZCIS or the Scholarship Finder in Choices Planner. $$$

23. Military • Army • Navy • Air Force • Marines • Coast Guard

24. Review Questions • What is the difference between a community college, a university, and a private college/school? • What is tuition? • What are a scholarship, grant, and a loan?